Course Description: This is an introductory course to broadcast news writing and reporting for television, radio and online

Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:

demonstrate accurate, fair and factual oral and written communication skills in reporting, revising, covering and editing of relevant news stories acceptable by professional journalism standards;

conduct effective research, interviews and evaluation of news;

demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts and theories in the presentation of news;

identify, access and apply appropriate technological and multi-media tools in writing and evaluating critical information and in layout and design of publishable news stories; and

explain the historical (professional, institutions), social (diversity, cultural), economic (businesses, advertisers) perspectives, and ethical guidelines and practices that govern the journalism profession, including the legal implications and constraints that inform the profession.